U.K. counterterrorism police now leading murder probe of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe
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LONDON — The killing of former British politician Ann Widdecombe is now being considered an act of terror, police said Monday.
A 28-year-old man in custody on suspicion of murder was rearrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East said.
Devon and Cornwall Police originally said the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated.
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LONDON — The killing of former British politician Ann Widdecombe is now being considered an act of terror, police said Monday.
A 28-year-old man in custody on suspicion of murder was rearrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East said.
Devon and Cornwall Police originally said the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated.